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B1 Pronunciation Test · Intermediate
Teaching a Friend to Swim English Pronunciation Test
Practise intermediate English pronunciation with the Teaching a Friend to Swim English Pronunciation Test. Read ten natural sentences about helping others and get an instant score.
Level B110 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About the Teaching a Friend to Swim English Pronunciation Test
In the Teaching a Friend to Swim English Pronunciation Test you read ten intermediate sentences about helping others. Your browser listens, compares every word and shows you which sounds to practise next.
Words You Will Practise
In this Teaching a Friend to Swim pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as friend, sam, never, learned, swim, young, felt, embarrassed, about, especially, holiday, friends. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Teaching a Friend to Swim Pronunciation Test
- Y sound: For Y, start with your tongue high, as in yes and yellow.
- -ed endings: Past tense -ed can sound like T, D or ID: walked, played, wanted.
- Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
- SH sound: For SH, push your lips forward and let the air flow softly, as in she.
- H sound: For H, breathe out softly before the vowel, as in happy. Do not drop it.
- W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
- Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.
- TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
How to Do Well in the Teaching a Friend to Swim Pronunciation Test
- Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.
- Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.
- Try the test in British English and then in American English to hear the difference.
When you finish, try another B1 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Teaching a Friend to Swim English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Y sound
My friend Sam never learned to swim when he was young.
02
-ed endings
He felt embarrassed about it, especially on holiday with friends.
03
Long OO sound
So I offered to teach him at our local pool.
04
F sound
At first he was afraid to put his face in the water.
05
SH sound
We started by practising breathing and floating in shallow water.
06
H sound
I held his hands while he kicked his legs slowly.
07
W sound
After three weeks, he could swim across the pool alone.
08
Long A sound
He was so proud that he called his parents straight away.
09
NG sound
Now we go swimming together every Sunday morning before breakfast.
10
TH sound
Teaching him was one of the best things I have done.
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FAQ
Teaching a Friend to Swim English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Teaching a Friend to Swim English Pronunciation Test?
The Teaching a Friend to Swim English Pronunciation Test is a free B1 pronunciation test. You read natural sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Teaching a Friend to Swim English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Teaching a Friend to Swim English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another B1 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.
